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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 171.96 and 80.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 171.96 and 80.97 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 171.96 = 80.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/171.96 = 80.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 171.96 × 80.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 13,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923.60/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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